Seattle, Washington vs. St. Charles, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Charles, Illinois is 38.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,126 in St. Charles, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Charles, Illinois is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in St. Charles
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. St. Charles, IL
Compared to Seattle, St. Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.0% higher
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower